POS 71: Public Health Clinic
State or local public health clinic services.
CMS description
“A facility maintained by either State or local health departments that provides ambulatory primary medical care under the general direction of a physician.”
When to use POS 71
State or local public health clinic services.
Reimbursement
Often Medicaid; may use special billing methodology.
Common billing issues
- Coverage limitations by service type
Frequently asked questions
What is POS 71?
Public Health Clinic. A facility maintained by either State or local health departments that provides ambulatory primary medical care under the general direction of a physician.
When do I use POS 71?
State or local public health clinic services.
How does POS 71 affect reimbursement?
Often Medicaid; may use special billing methodology.
What are common POS 71 billing issues?
Coverage limitations by service type.
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- POS 03 — SchoolUsed for services provided in a school setting — typically school-based health c
- POS 04 — Homeless ShelterHealth services provided at a homeless shelter, typically by mobile clinics, str
- POS 05 — Indian Health Service Free-standing FacilityIHS billing only. Special encounter rates apply.
- POS 06 — Indian Health Service Provider-based FacilityIHS billing only, provider-based hospital outpatient setting.
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